JLD Recruit Ltd — specialist automotive and engineering recruitment

UK-wide specialist recruitment agency

Specialist Recruitment for Lift Engineering, Fire & Security, Gate & Door, Refrigeration, Automotive & HGV Businesses

UK-wide recruitment for lift engineers, fire & security engineers, gate & door engineers, refrigeration engineers, vehicle technicians and HGV mechanics. We support employers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

We support employers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Direct access to James · Headhunting included

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Key Sectors

Sectors we recruit for

Specialist recruitment for lift engineering, fire & security, gate & door, refrigeration & HVAC and automotive & HGV across the United Kingdom.

Lift Engineering

Lift engineers for service, repair, installation, maintenance and modernisation roles with lift companies and building services providers.

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Fire & Security

Fire and security engineer recruitment for installation, commissioning, service and maintenance across commercial and industrial sectors.

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Gate & Door Engineering

Gate, automatic door and industrial entrance system engineers for installation, service, repair and maintenance roles.

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Refrigeration & HVAC

Refrigeration, air conditioning, chiller and HVAC engineer recruitment for commercial, industrial and domestic environments.

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Automotive & HGV

Vehicle technicians, MOT testers, diagnostic technicians, master technicians and HGV mechanics for garages, dealerships, fleet operators and workshops.

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose JLD Recruit?

Personal, specialist recruitment for engineering and automotive businesses across the United Kingdom.

  • Family-run recruitment business
  • Direct access to James
  • UK-wide candidate search
  • Specialist engineering and automotive recruitment
  • Headhunting approach
  • Permanent recruitment support
  • Clear communication from start to finish

Client Feedback

Google Reviews

Real feedback from employers and candidates who have worked with JLD Recruit Ltd.

5.0

6 Google reviews

Mohammed Rabbi

a month ago

Really great experience with this recruitment company. The team was friendly, helpful, and kept me updated throughout the whole process. They took the time to understand what I was looking for and matched me with a role that suited my skills and experience. Communication was excellent, and they were always quick to answer any questions I had. The whole process felt smooth and stress-free. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a new job. Thanks again for all your help!

Daniel Rohde

3 weeks ago

James is phenomenal with his communication and drive

Joee walker

a week ago

I’ve had a great experience with JLD Recruit Ltd. James was professional, friendly, and kept me updated throughout the whole process. Communication was excellent, and he made finding the right opportunity straightforward and stress-free. I’d definitely recommend JLD Recruit Ltd to anyone looking for a reliable recruitment company.

Misael Cordero

3 weeks ago

I worked closely with James during the recruitment process for a General Manager role. His communication was outstanding, and he kept me informed at every stage. The process was seamless, and his insights really helped us find the perfect candidate.

Laurel Holloway

3 weeks ago

I've been working with James for the past few weeks and have been really impressed with his proactive and thorough approach to recruitment. He takes the time to ask the right questions to fully understand both the role and the business, and I genuinely feel that he has our best interests at heart rather than simply trying to fill a vacancy as quickly as possible. Communication has been excellent throughout, and the candidates he has introduced have been well matched to our requirements. I would have no hesitation in recommending James and JLD as a recruitment partner.

Recruitment Solutions

Recruitment Solutions

Permanent recruitment is our service. Fixed-fee, exclusive and retained campaigns available for skilled engineering and automotive hires.

Primary Service

Permanent Recruitment

Helping businesses secure skilled, long-term employees through targeted sourcing, headhunting and candidate screening.

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Fixed-Fee Recruitment

Transparent, agreed upfront fees for permanent hires — clear pricing without corporate markups.

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Exclusive Recruitment Campaigns

Dedicated focus on your vacancy with proactive sourcing and headhunting for hard-to-fill roles.

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Retained Recruitment

Structured retained search for senior, specialist and business-critical permanent hires.

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Engineering Recruitment

Permanent recruitment for lift, fire & security, gate & door, refrigeration and technical engineering roles UK-wide.

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Automotive Recruitment

Permanent vehicle technician, MOT tester, diagnostic and HGV recruitment for garages, dealerships and fleet operators.

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Fire & Security Recruitment

Permanent fire alarm, CCTV, access control and security engineer recruitment for installation and service businesses.

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Lift Engineering Recruitment

Permanent lift service, repair, installation and modernisation engineer recruitment across the UK.

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Latest Opportunities

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Fire & SecurityPermanent

Fire & Security Engineer

Barnstaple, Devon

£34,000 – £42,000

Installation and commissioning engineer for fire detection, CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems.

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AutomotivePermanent

Vehicle Technician — Prestige Specialist

Macclesfield, Cheshire

£32,000 – £44,000

Skilled vehicle technician for an independent prestige specialist workshop.

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AutomotivePermanent

Motor Vehicle Technician

Bournemouth, Dorset

£33,000 – £40,000

Experienced motor vehicle technician for a well established independent garage.

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